Which of the following assessments would lead you to believe a postpartal woman is developing a urinary complication?

Which of the following assessments would lead you to believe a postpartal woman is developing a urinary complication?



a) Her perineum is obviously edematous on inspection.
b) At 8 hours post delivery she has voided a total of 100 mL in four small voidings.
c) She has voided a total of 1000 mL in two voidings, each spaced 1 hour apart.
d) She tells you she is extremely thirsty.


Answer: b) At 8 hours post delivery she has voided a total of 100 mL in four small voidings.


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